Do you believe in ghosts

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LemonSlice said:

zippy said:
Not sure if i do or not, but i have seen this strange figure that has appeared on more than one occasion stood at the foot of the bed. I attribute this to waking from a deep sleep and still being in a state of dilusion, but it still scares the crap out of me every time. Do any VG charterz believe in ghosts? or seen something you cant explain.

It's all perfectly natural, man. Happens to almost everyone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis

 

Wikipedia writes:
Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which people, either when falling asleep or wakening, temporarily experience an inability to move. More formally, it is a transition state between wakefulness and rest characterized by complete muscle atonia (muscle weakness). It can occur at sleep onset or upon awakening, and it is often associated with terrifying visions (e.g. an intruder in the room), to which one is unable to react due to paralysis. It is believed a result of disrupted REM sleep, which is normally characterized by complete muscle atonia that prevents individuals from acting out their dreams.

 

The Nightmare, by Henry Fuseli (1781) is thought to be one of the classic depictions of sleep paralysis perceived as a demonic visitation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis#Signs_and_symptoms

Sleep paralysis is the worst.  I get it very often and its always terryfing.  I've instructed my girlfriend to wake me up if it looks like I'm struggling while asleep....*shudders*